A WR is punished in 4.6 for playing out of position at RB. However, the punishment isn't enough to keep me from playing WRs at RB. If you want to drop your fatigue setting, why not put your best players on the field?
The data tracked in the "out of position" spreadsheet found at this link shows there's no advantage to playing a WR at RB:
https://bigdata.myfootballnow.com/forums/1/61?page=1#275As others have indicated, skills matter — especially ball carry and avoid fumble. Route running is a factor on tosses. It's looking like acceleration might help on some plays but hurt on others, where the RB needs to let blockers get into position.
The only advantage of playing a WR at RB is the 2-3 points of speed you gain by having a lighter weight player, but it's important to remember the speed curve in 4.6 translates to virtually no distinction between 80 and 90 speed. In other words, a player's success as a runner depends on his skills, not the position you list for him.
EDIT:
Play selection is the No. 1 factor in whether you are successful at running the ball. The run blocking ability (including acceleration and strength) of your OL and TE and FB and WRs are also a factor.
Last edited at 12/22/2021 8:59 pm